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    A British scientist said this would be difficult to accomplish, people would die of asphyxia. What is it?

    Question #46137. Asked by cdawn41. (Apr 06 04 6:38 PM)


    romeomikegolf

    		Rail travel.

    Apr 06 04, 10:49 PM
    ajdale

    		The scientist was named Dionysius Lardner. He was Irish, born in Dublin in 1793. He figured the high speeds achieved by steam locomotives would cause the passengers to suffocate.

    Apr 07 04, 4:19 PM

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